objectless

[ ob-jikt-lis, -jekt- ]

adjective

1. not directed toward any goal; purposeless; aimless.
2. having no object:

   an objectless preposition.

Other Words From

• object·less·ly adverb
• object·less·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of objectless¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; object + -less

Example Sentences

I don't think it was anger against anybody in particular; it was as objectless as it was useless and exhausting.

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But he must on wearily and lamely, for ever316 through this wood—objectless, except for life and liberty.

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The seeming objectless cannonade secured the unharassed home-coming of the 4000 way-weary marchers from Dundee.

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Sometimes leading and sometimes carrying Hilda, Mrs. Hooven set off upon her objectless journey.

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But the wonders differ from Natural Science in this—they are alike objectless, purposeless, puerile, frivolous.

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Related Words

• accidental
• aimless
• arbitrary
• incidental
• indiscriminate
• irregular
• odd
• unplanned